Carbohydrate

• Title

  Carbohydrate

• Definition

  A group of organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and including sugars, starches, cellulose, and gums. Carbohydrates are produced through photosynthesis and serve as a major source of energy for the plants that produce them and the animals that eat those plants.

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